The State government’s plan to secure full financial assistance from the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti for its flagship project, Nadanthai Vaazhi Cauvery, may not fructify. About 10 days ago, Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary K. Shanmugam discussed the project with Secretary of the Jal Shakti Ministry U.P. Though the Centre was appreciative of the idea of rejuvenating the Cauvery, and was willing to support the project in different ways, it did not “commit itself much” to supporting the project financially, an official told The Hindu. A preliminary report has been submitted to the Ministry, and this has to be followed up with the preparation of a detailed project report. There are Central funds already available for setting up sewage treatment plants.

Source: The Hindu December 31, 2019 19:41 UTC